• Verify eligibility and transfer Post Sept. 11 GI Bill benefits quicker

    The long awaited Post Sept. 11 GI Bill was implemented Aug. 1. Among other benefits, the Post Sept. 11 GI Bill allows a servicemember to transfer benefits to their spouse and children. The Department of Veteran Affairs developed an online process to verify servicemember eligibility. A second process

  • 737th EAS reaches 10K mission milestone

    Considered by some to be an old-timer in a modern-day aircraft fleet, the C-130H proved its worth once again, successfully completing its 10,000th mission of the year for the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron here Dec. 23.C-130H, tail number was 74-2065, based at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, has

  • DePLAYment tags kickoff event Jan. 7

    A kickoff event for DePLAYment tags sponsored by the Dyess Airman & Family Readiness Center will be held Jan. 7, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at the Heritage Club here.Air Force Services Agency officials will offer DePLAYment tags to families of deployed members through JulY 31, 2010, as part of the Year of

  • 36 Dyess Airmen graduate ALS

    Thirty-six Dyess Air Force Base Airmen graduated Airman Leadership School here December 17. The 36 students of class 10-B spent more than five weeks learning leadership, followership, how to write enlisted performance reports and more. Names with an asterisk (*) indicate individuals who graduated

  • New leave policy changes in effect

    As the peak of the holiday season draws near, many Airmen consider taking a breather to spend time with their friends and family.With the recent changes to Air Force Instruction 36-3003 regarding the Military Leave Program, the importance of knowing leave entitlements and rules becomes paramount.The

  • Happy holidays Team Dyess

    With 2009 nearing an end, I reflect back on our extraordinary accomplishments. I'm proud to be part of this team and humbled to see your commitment to serving your country and fellow Airmen. Together, we've done exceptionally well this year and have kept focus on our priorities of winning the fight

  • Twitter accounts feed job opportunities, news to customers

    Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr. The Web is fueling society's digital hunger for real-time information and dialogue, and officials at the Air Force Personnel Center and the Air Force Services Agency are serving up the first course.Two Twitter accounts currently are being managed by the public

  • NORAD officials ready to track Santa's flight

    It's that time of the year again and North American Aerospace Defense Command officials are getting ready to track Santa Claus.The NORAD Tracks Santa Web site, www.noradsanta.org, is now live and features fun holiday games and activities that change daily. The Web site is available in seven